Eirene ASN, RN

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    how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

    Eirene replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    I go to the grocery store after work. And I don't feel guilty about it. I wash my hands thoroughly before leaving work (like everyone else). Before I was in healthcare, I didn't think twice about...
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    This is not my job?!?

    Eirene replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    The OP opened a thread and asked us how we would have handled it. A majority of us all agreed how it should have been handled. Common sense is common sense. Allowing stool to be on the floor for...
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    This is not my job?!?

    Eirene replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    I would have cleaned as much as I could have with a paper towel and then asked the housekeeper for her wet mop. I actually did this today-- and I'm a nurse, not a
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    Acls

    Eirene replied to His_girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Click here for a pretty cool website. I would take a basic dysrhythmia course through your employer (if they offer it). It helps so much identiftying rhythms. I don't recommend taking ACLS right...
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    New grads on the Floor.

    Eirene replied to LVN2010M's topic in General Nursing

    Good for your instructor. However, silently learn from others mistakes and don't verbally disagree when you are a new grad or student. I guarantee that you'll make more enemies than friends going that...
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    New grads on the Floor.

    Eirene replied to LVN2010M's topic in General Nursing

    It's not like that everywhere! My mentor/preceptor was/is absolutely wonderful! She's been a nurse longer than I've been alive. She is not compensated, either. My best advice is to be humble. If...
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    Hip surgery

    Eirene posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone! My son (7 years old) is going to have a femoral osteotomy with release of his adductors on December 23rd. He'll be in a spica cast for 6 weeks. He has CP and has hip dislocation. Could...
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    Do you sign "RN' after your name OUTSIDE of the hospital?

    Eirene replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    No. While mental retardation is not a bad word, when used to describe someone or something you think is bad it becomes another thoughtless hurtful word. People with mental retardation are not bad,...
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    Hypotension and antihypertensive meds

    Eirene posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hey guys; I'm a new grad and have been practicing for a few months. I have a question about hypotension and meds. Below is the scenerio. Yesterday, my patient (CHF) had a BP of 60/D. Mild confusion...
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    need Help now.....

    Eirene replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    Docusate. Iron suppliments are
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    COLUMBUS OH NURSES! I need your help!!

    Eirene replied to yellowdot11's topic in Ohio Nursing

    From what I've heard-- Ohio Health and OSU both aren't hiring new grads except for the critical care internship. You may want to check out Mt. Carmel/St. Anns. Good
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    My RN venture ended today.

    Eirene replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    I'm so happy for you. I was so sad when I read that you dropped out. Only a few more quarters and you'll be
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    Cleveland Clinic Nurses--Is Big Brother Watching?

    Eirene replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in Ohio Nursing

    I don't have any experience working at the clinic; however, our daughter was a patient there when she had the first stage of the Norwood in 2001. The nursing care was top-notch, even before I...
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    Different Stress Relievers, Which Would You Choose?

    Eirene replied to NurseJamesMcCoy's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I get an aromatherapy massage a few times a month. I feel so peaceful when we're finished. My therapist is an earth-godess type of person. Birkenstocks, long red braids, and those pretty flowing...
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    I made a mistake...feel like crap!

    Eirene replied to NurseK08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best thing you can do is learn from the situation.
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    How many failed IV attempts for new grad?

    Eirene replied to anononurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah. Incompetence is typically not the case. I've seen very seasoned ER nurses have issues with some. I'm sure they took a 20 year old yelling to them to get a charge nurse in there, STAT seriously....
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    Has anyone taken the ecco course from AACN?

    Eirene posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if any of you had taken this course. My employer has me training on it all of next week, I have to get an 80% to pass it. Anything you can recommend? Has it helped your practice?...
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    I just don't know how to do this....

    Eirene replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with taking her to the bedside and showing her what needs to be done. I wouldn't write anything up about her to the NM, but that's just me. I know you guys are just a few months out-- perhaps...
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    What to expect during a sleep study?

    Eirene replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Michelle, I have sleep apnea. The first sleep study will have electrodes all over your head and some on your face. You'll wear a pulse ox and be videotaped the whole time. This study will...
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    Surgeons, ugh.

    Eirene replied to Eirene's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wanted to thank everyone again for all of the replies. I spoke with a friend on the surgical floor and she told me that this particular surgeon calls everyone a "freak", that it is a term of...
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    Surgeons, ugh.

    Eirene posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey guys, I'm going into my 4th month of nursing. I feel that I have a good rapport with the physicians, cardiologists, etc. on my unit. The nursing staff is tight and very supportive. I love my job....
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    new nurse feeling defeated

    Eirene replied to nursealanarae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Take a deep breath. Exhale. Now do it again. We are brand new nurses! Our floors are so busy. Take the good stuff home with you-- the things that made you want to be a nurse and reflect on those...
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    IF you have one opportunity to shadow a floor or unit what would it be?

    Eirene replied to RN28MD's topic in General Nursing

    My absolute favorite areas where the NICU, PICU, and corrections at a max
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    Fillipino nurses, their way of doing things abroad

    Eirene replied to Butterflybee's topic in General Nursing

    I work with several co-workers who are filipino; several nurses, one aide, and several housekeepers. From my experiences, they have all been very pleasant and hardworking-- always lending a hand to...
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    Is that V-tach? Oh crap-- it is!

    Eirene posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I need to get this off of my chest before I explode. We've been having a ton of codes lately. SO many sick people. Very sick-- not cough due to cold sick. STEMI's, Pulmonary edema (in a flash!), all...